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Sunday 30 October 2016

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Italy

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred in Italy on 30 October at 6:40 UTC. The epicentre was located 6 km (3.7 miles) north of Norcia and 5.1 km (3.1 miles) south east of Preci in Central Italy. The depth(focus) of the earthquake was 10 km (6.2 miles).

Several smaller aftershocks varying in size from magnitude 4.0 to 4.7 have followed.

Although few injuries have been reported, fortunately no fatalities occurred. Damage has been reported. Many historical buildings which were vulnerable to earthquakes have been damaged or destroyed.

Todays earthquake comes five days after two earthquakes measuring magnitudes 5.5 and 6.1 occurred in the region. For more details on the earthquakes that took place on 26 October, follow the link: Italy Earthquakes 26 October 2016

Waveform (Source: IRIS)

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Cities exposed (Source: USGS)



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